1 Lake St Clair Road LAKE ST CLAIR TAS 7140 P: 0428 090 436 E: [email protected] Get In Touch. Pumphouse Point In the middle of Tasmania, on the southern hemisphere’s deepest lake, awaits a brand new wilderness experience: Pumphouse Point. The housings were divided into two different venues, the Pumphouse and the Shorehouse. It was retired in the 1990s and then converted to a hotel which was finally opened to the public in 2015. Converted from a heritage art deco, hydro-electric Pumphouse building, your room is one of twelve in a five-storey decommissioned pump-house, 250 metres out into the lake. 0. Walk deep into the fjord-like surrounds of Lake St Clair, explore the giant myrtle forests, tread softly on the moss … Walk deep into the fjord-like surrounds of Lake St Clair, explore the giant myrtle forests, tread softly on the moss-covered understory and forget the world you left behind. The views are epic and the Pumphouse from the air looks like a beige lego block bobbing in the lake. These provide a nice ride from the Pumphouse grounds along trails to the National Park leading to further trails to explore. It is located at the end of a 250m pier. After 6 days in the wilderness and 80km of walking, the reward of staying in a clean soft bed at Pumphouse Point is great to use as a dangling carrot to get you through the most gruelling bits of the hike. A short drive or cycle to the National Park office allows longer day hikes along the lake if you’re feeling more energetic. Book well in advance! After a day of fresh air and adventure, return to the comfort of the Pumphouse or Shorehouse for a sunset drink in the lounge and share tales of your day with new friends over dinner. A communal lounge room is on the ground and second floor with views over the ever-changing scenes that unfold upon the lake. Premium Tasmanian wines are available to select from the bar at cost. It was completed in the 1940s however was never put into active service. If possible, arrive at Pumphouse Point before dusk to avoid unwanted encounters with the local wildlife. Contact us to make a booking today. Everyone who had seen the photos of the Pumphouse which located 250m out on the lake would want to stay there. Coal River Valley wineries and local farm produce complete your taste of southern Tasmania. Your driver will meet you late morning and take you first to the Coal River Valley where you’ll enjoy locally produced cheese and chocolate, along with having the option to hand-pick some seasonal fruit from the orchard to take away with you. The best compromise between price and views is the second-floor rooms (if you can get them). Read the Pumphouse Point Hotel, Tasmania review on Telegraph Travel. E-bikes and kayaks are also available, and there is the opportunity for a challenging private guided alpine hike to be included on this journey. Pumphouse Point is a world-class luxury hotel in one of the most isolated wilderness areas of in the world. We recommend Peacock and Jones for dinner and a nightcap in the IXL Bar or across the road at the Story Bar overlooking the water. But it’s not about the rooms here. Here are some arrival options: Arriving at Pumphouse Point by air is awesome! The food and wine experience is another reason to visit with hearty share-style dinners enjoyed with local red wine by the fire each night, after days spent exploring the trails around Lake St Clair. The trail to Russell Falls is shaded by rainforest canopy and ferns with an easy well-marked trail leading to the stunning falls viewing platform. There are several options for enjoying a day in and around Hobart if you are extending your time here, such as visiting the MONA museum, Bruny Island or touring the Coal River Valley. The popular Overland Track ends at Lake St Clair, Pumphouse Point is a great reward! Ever since venturing out the back gate into the bush as a kid, I've had a curiosity to escape and explore as often as I could. The setting alone would sell itself, yet the entire experience at the Pumphouse has to lived to be believed. Become a Sling Adventurer for all the latest updates. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning and then we recommend a stroll around the Hobart waterfront and Salamanca Arts Centre. Your driver will meet you at Cradle Mountain Lodge late morning for your private transfer to Pumphouse Point. Wine tastings follow at family-run Frogmore Estate, which showcases the region’s cool climate wines. Plan your stay at Pumphouse Point on Lake St Clair, Tasmania & experience the majestic Tasmanian Wilderness. A room in the middle of a lake; what could be more romantic, 7 Day Flinders Island, Freycinet & Cradle Mountain Wilderness, 2 nights Pumphouse Point, in a Middle Floor Pumphouse Room overlooking the lake (or upgrade to the exclusive “Retreat”), 1 night, Henry Jones Art Hotel, in a Deluxe Spa Suite, Three course dinners and freshly baked bread delivered on demand at Pumphouse Point, Agrarian Kitchen picnic lunch on the Derwent River, Complimentary activities at Lake St Clair including hiking, row boats and use of e-bikes, Optional full day alpine hike to Mt Rufus and Shadow Lake self-guided or with a private guide (supplement applies), Short walks at Franklin River and Russell Falls, Coal River Valley wine tasting at Frogmore Estate and visit to Coal River Farm for local cheese and chocolate tastings and pick your own fruit from the orchard.